Archive for August, 2011

E-Mail phishing alert: US Internal Revenue Service

Over the last couple of days I’ve received about 26 e-mail messages supposedly from the US (United States) IRS (Internal Revenue Service). It’s a pretty poor attempt at phishing. The subject of the message is typically: “IRS Notification” and the content is designed to acquire you’re personal details.

Not in my name

I’m not a person who can give insightful comments or thoughts on socio-political issues. I speak as I think and, right now, I’m angry, depressed and saddened at the events of the past few days. People are being seriously injured and having their homes, businesses and communities ripped apart by – and let’s get this [...]

Stirling Council: An apology and an update

In my last article, “Stirling Council: Slipping standards, budget cuts or just plain apathy?”, I didn’t make something clear enough. Both front and rear gardens are the responsibility of the downstairs flat. I wasn’t here at the end of last week, but I’ve been told that a council housing officer came out to survey the [...]

Stirling Council: Slipping standards, budget cuts or just plain apathy?

Introduction I may be writing this, but that doesn’t mean that it’s only my concerns being addressed here. So please don’t shoot the messenger! Over the past few months I’ve heard more and more people complaining about what they see as slipping standards within Stirling council. I have a few complaints of my own about [...]